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"From
Art to Zinfandel, the sophisticated side of Oregon's Playground is
on the rise." -
The
Oregonian, Jan. 18, 2004
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"Historic
Bend is a must-see, must-do locale. With 250 specialty shops, restaurants,
brew pubs, art galleries, antique stores, coffee houses and such,
coupled with Bohemian flare and historic charm. One excursion is NEVER
enough.” - SkyWest,
Summer 2003
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FAQ'S
Q: What is Bend's Elevation?
A: Bend is located at 3,623'/1104m
above sea level.
Q: What is the population of Bend Oregon?
A: 62, 750 people
Q: Where is the closest airport?
A: Roberts Field Airport (RDM) is located in Redmond which is 15
miles/24km north of Bend. It is serviced by Horizon and Skywest airlines.
There are direct flights from Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco. There
are two private plane airports as well, one in Sunriver and
one in Bend.
Q: How far is Mt. Bachelor
from Bend?
A: Mt Bachelor is approximately 20 miles/32km West of Bend.
Q:
When does hiking season begin?
A: The lower elevation trails (below 4000'/1219m) are open by late
April/early May and remain open until late October depending on the snow
pack. Trails in the high country (above 4000') may not be accessible
until July.
Q: How did Bend get its name?
A: Until the winter of 1824, this
area was known only to native Americans who hunted and fished here. Members
of a fur trapping party led by Peter Skene Ogden were the earliest white
men to visit. John Fremont and other army survey parties came next. Then
the pioneers heading further west came through and forded the Deschutes
River at
“Farewell Bend”. A small community developed around the bend in
the river and in 1905 a city was incorporated with approximately 300 citizens.
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